Coffee and a Mike

Matt Bracken and Bill Buppert #1065

Feb 7, 2025

Matt Bracken, an insightful author and historian on military affairs, joins Bill Buppert, a retired veteran and host of multiple podcasts, to explore crucial topics. They analyze the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign aid and covert operations, questioning their true intentions. Discussions on the evolving geopolitical landscape, including the rise of China and U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, reveal the cyclical nature of violence. They also touch on the escalating threats from drug cartels and domestic terrorism, offering a gripping perspective on modern conflict.

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Matt Bracken

Bill Buppert

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Bill Buppert's experience in irregular warfare informs his critique of U.S. military strategies and the need for a paradigm shift in foreign policy.

The discussion emphasizes the domestic threats posed by geopolitical tensions and the importance of vigilance against potential organized terrorism in the U.S.

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Intro

5min

Geopolitical Shifts and the Deep State Unveiled

18min

Manipulations of Power: U.S. Covert Operations

16min

Critical Reflections on U.S. Military Interventions

30min

Terrorism and Infrastructure: A Grim Analysis

9min

Exploring Conflict and Cartels Through Podcasting

2min

The Dangers of Engaging Drug Cartels: Military Responses and Escalating Violence

3min

Navy Seal Author and Historian Matt Bracken joins military vet and podcast host of both “The Chasing Ghosts” and “WarNotes: A Conflict Podcast” Bill Buppert to discuss free speech, USAID, DOGE, the Middle East, Trump’s comments on Gaza, Panama Canal, war against the cartels, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!

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